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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.77, 751.43 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.77, 751.43 and 192.84 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.77 : 751.43 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.77/751.43 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.77x = 751.43 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.77x = 144,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,905.76/500.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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